DUI/DWI offenders in Blythe are sometimes given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for such criminal offenses can occasionally be rather extreme, which can include being locked up in jail and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for new offenders, the judge finds that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Blythe that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more severe consequences, many will stay out of the court system permanently.